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Social Security Offices Near Buncombe County

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Buncombe County?

The closest Social Security office to Buncombe County is the Asheville Social Security Office in Asheville, about 0.7 miles away, phone (866) 572-8361, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Hendersonville Social Security Office is about 21 miles away.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Buncombe County

Straight-line distance from the center of Buncombe County (U.S. Census Gazetteer) to each office's address (U.S. Census Bureau geocoder). Office hours and phone numbers from SSA's office data, checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026; confirm with SSA's Office Locator before you go.

Map of Social Security Offices Near Buncombe County

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Which Social Security Office Serves Your ZIP Code in Buncombe County?

SSA splits Buncombe County's 17 ZIP codes among 2 offices: 15 to the Asheville Social Security Office and 2 to the Hendersonville Social Security Office. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, so the office to use is the one listed for your ZIP.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in Buncombe County
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
28701Asheville Social Security Office for ZIP code 287019.5 miles
28704Asheville Social Security Office for ZIP code 287049.8 miles
28709Asheville Social Security Office for ZIP code 2870915 miles
28715Asheville Social Security Office for ZIP code 2871512 miles
28730Asheville Social Security Office for ZIP code 2873011 miles
28732Hendersonville Social Security Office for ZIP code 287329.6 miles
28735Hendersonville Social Security Office for ZIP code 2873513 miles
28748Asheville Social Security Office for ZIP code 2874814 miles
28757Asheville Social Security Office for ZIP code 2875713 miles
28770Asheville Social Security Office for ZIP code 2877014 miles
28778Asheville Social Security Office for ZIP code 287787.5 miles
28787Asheville Social Security Office for ZIP code 287879.9 miles
28801Asheville Social Security Office for ZIP code 288011.7 miles
28803Asheville Social Security Office for ZIP code 288034.6 miles
28804Asheville Social Security Office for ZIP code 288043.6 miles
28805Asheville Social Security Office for ZIP code 288053.0 miles
28806Asheville Social Security Office for ZIP code 288065.3 miles

ZIP codes 28701, 28704, 28709, 28715, 28730, 28748, 28757, 28770, 28778, 28787, 28801, 28803, 28804, 28805 and 28806 go to the Asheville Social Security Office, 800 Centre Park Drive, Asheville.

ZIP codes 28732 and 28735 go to the Hendersonville Social Security Office, 205 S Grove Street, Hendersonville.

Assigned offices from SSA's Office Locator, looked up by ZIP code on October 1, 2026. ZIP codes are those whose area overlaps Buncombe County (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas). Distance is straight-line, from the center of the ZIP code to the office.

Social Security Offices Near Areas Around Buncombe County

Where people in nearby communities go, and how far it is. Each area's office is the one SSA assigns to its ZIP codes.

Social Security Office Near Asheville

Asheville is about 2.9 miles southwest of central Buncombe County. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (28801, 28803, 28804, 28805 and 28806) to the Asheville Social Security Office at 800 Centre Park Drive, Asheville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

More on Social Security offices near Asheville

Social Security Office Near Woodfin

Woodfin is about 4.4 miles northwest of central Buncombe County. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 28804, to the Asheville Social Security Office at 800 Centre Park Drive, Asheville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Black Mountain

Black Mountain is about 11 miles east of central Buncombe County. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 28711, to the Asheville Social Security Office at 800 Centre Park Drive, Asheville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Swannanoa

Swannanoa is about 8.1 miles east of central Buncombe County. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 28778, to the Asheville Social Security Office at 800 Centre Park Drive, Asheville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Weaverville

Weaverville is about 6.4 miles north of central Buncombe County. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 28787, to the Asheville Social Security Office at 800 Centre Park Drive, Asheville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Biltmore Forest

Biltmore Forest is about 5.2 miles south of central Buncombe County. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 28803, to the Asheville Social Security Office at 800 Centre Park Drive, Asheville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Royal Pines

Royal Pines is about 9.2 miles south of central Buncombe County. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (28704 and 28803) to the Asheville Social Security Office at 800 Centre Park Drive, Asheville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Bent Creek

Bent Creek is about 8.4 miles southwest of central Buncombe County. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 28806, to the Asheville Social Security Office at 800 Centre Park Drive, Asheville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How to Get an Appointment at the Asheville Social Security Office

SSA asks you to make an appointment before you visit an office. You can schedule one online on SSA's appointment page by answering a few questions; the appointment may be by phone or in person, and you can change or cancel it from the confirmation email or text.

To book by phone, call the Asheville Social Security Office at (866) 572-8361, or SSA's national number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Help is available in English, Spanish and other languages.

See office hours and appointments for the best times to call and visit.

Can You Skip the Trip?

You can often replace a card, update your address or get a benefit letter online with a my Social Security account. If you need to go in, check what to bring.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Buncombe County?

There isn't an office in Buncombe County itself. The closest is the Asheville Social Security Office, 800 Centre Park Drive, Asheville, NC 28805, about 0.7 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Buncombe County?

SSA splits Buncombe County's 17 ZIP codes among 2 offices: 15 to the Asheville Social Security Office and 2 to the Hendersonville Social Security Office. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, and the assigned office isn't always the closest one. Look up your ZIP code in the table on this page or in SSA's Office Locator.

What Are Social Security Office Hours Near Buncombe County?

The Asheville Social Security Office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, according to SSA's office data (checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026). Offices close on weekends and federal holidays.

What Is the Phone Number for the Social Security Office Near Buncombe County?

SSA lists (866) 572-8361 for the Asheville Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

How Do I Make an Appointment at the Social Security Office Near Buncombe County?

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Asheville Social Security Office at (866) 572-8361 or SSA at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. SSA asks you to make an appointment before visiting an office.

Every Social Security office in North Carolina

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, field office and resident station data (updated March 9, 2026)
  2. SSA Office Locator (offices and ZIP code assignments, checked October 1, 2026)
  3. U.S. Census Bureau: geocoder, 2023 Gazetteer files and 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area relationship files
  4. SSA: Make an appointment
  5. SSA: Contact by phone
  6. SSA: Office locator guidance (appointments and Card Centers)

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